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The Toy

When Francois, a journalist, tours a big store for an article, he is chosen by the son of the newspaper's owner, Rambal-Cochet, as his new toy. Needing money and unwilling to quit his job, Francois agrees to this ridiculous assignment. Gradually befriending the spoiled boy, he induces him to play at making a newspaper, unveiling publicly the tyrannical way of life of the father. The powerful emotional climax we experience with the child astonishes both men.

Top Cast

  • Pierre Richard

    Pierre Richard

    François Perrin, journalist

  • Michel Bouquet

    Michel Bouquet

    Pierre Rambal-Cochet, powerful businessman

  • Fabrice Greco

    Fabrice Greco

    Eric Rambal-Cochet, son of Pierre

  • Jacques François

    Jacques François

    Mr. de Blénac, editor-in-chief of the newspaper

  • Daniel Ceccaldi

    Daniel Ceccaldi

    The family man

  • Charles Gérard

    Charles Gérard

    The photographer, colleague of François

  • Michel Aumont

    Michel Aumont

    Georges Pouzier, owner of the toy store

  • Gérard Jugnot

    Gérard Jugnot

    Pignier, journalist with sweaty hands

  • Suzy Dyson

    Suzy Dyson

    Christine Rambal-Cochet, Pierre's young wife

Overview

When Francois, a journalist, tours a big store for an article, he is chosen by the son of the newspaper's owner, Rambal-Cochet, as his new toy. Needing money and unwilling to quit his job, Francois agrees to this ridiculous assignment. Gradually befriending the spoiled boy, he induces him to play at making a newspaper, unveiling publicly the tyrannical way of life of the father. The powerful emotional climax we experience with the child astonishes both men.

Rating

6.9 / 10
330 Reviews
1 Popular

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